The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Systems program is designed for students who wish to combine technical competence in information systems with knowledge of managerial and organizational issues. The Health Information concentration aims to expose students to modern health information technology, including heath data collection, processing and storage. The primary focus is on electronic medical data generated and stored in health care and public health organizations. Individuals graduating from this program will have a solid knowledge of health information technology and systems and electronic health records as well as a solid exposure to the latest medical technologies. Currently we are in the process of applying for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Prerequisite Requirements

Applicants to the program are required to have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and proficiency in the following area:

Students are required to finish the core curriculum and either a concentration or four no concentration electives.
A minimum passing grade for a course in the graduate program is a C (2.0) but an average grade of B (3.0) must be maintained to be in good academic standing and satisfy the degree requirements.

Core course waivers for undergraduate & work related experience. Students who have completed courses as part of their undergraduate degree program or have work related experience on core curriculum subjects may request permission from the Department to replace the corresponding core courses with graduate level computer science electives. If a waiver is granted, it is recommended that each replacement course be in the same technical area.